Ross Elementary School vs Whittier Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 491 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ross Elementary School
Dodge City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
502 students
Whittier Elem
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
502 students
| Measure | Ross Elementary School Dodge City, Kansas | Whittier Elem Kansas City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #589 of 686 | #604 of 686 |
| National rank | #41899 of 50,301 | #43046 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 502 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.9% | 96.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 29% |
| city | Dodge City | Kansas City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ross Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.7 vs 22.9).
- •Ross Elementary School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 29%).
- •Whittier Elem does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 25%).
- •Ross Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.9% vs 96.2%).
- •Whittier Elem does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.9).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ross Elementary School better than Whittier Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Ross Elementary School ranks higher (24.7 vs 22.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ross Elementary School and Whittier Elem?
About 491 km in a straight line, between Dodge City and Kansas City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ross Elementary School: 502. Whittier Elem: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ross Elementary School and Whittier Elem rank in Kansas?
Ross Elementary School is 589th of 686 and Whittier Elem is 604th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).